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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,642.22, 289,302.48 and 114,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,642.22, 289,302.48 and 114,147.36 is: 157,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,642.22 : 289,302.48 = 114,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,642.22/289,302.48 = 114,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,642.22x = 289,302.48 × 114,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,642.22x = 33,023,114,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,114,333.45/209,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,521.30

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